Experienced. Insightful. Effective.

ABOUT JUDGE SANDILL

Judge Ravi K. Sandill brings 16 years of experience as a Texas District Court Judge to his dispute resolution practice. He also brings a lifetime of experience dealing with individuals from all walks of life.

In his time on the bench, he resolved more than 27,000 matters and tried over 1700 cases, including complex multi-party commercial disputes and cases involving construction, real estate, oil and gas, fiduciary duties, contracts, insurance coverage, legal and medical malpractice, personal injury and employment issues. Through that work, Judge SandiII developed a deep knowledge of the law and a keen understanding of the forces at work in litigation – from clients to lawyers to juries to judges. He knows what works and does not work in the courtroom. More importantly, Judge SandiII’s tenure on the bench and his participation in organizations such as the American Leadership Forum, Texas Lyceum, and his over two decades of experience in the community give him profound insight into people and what drives them, as well as the most effective approaches to conflict resolution. That experience, combined with a commitment to hard work, makes Judge SandiII especially effective at helping parties resolve their disputes.

Education

  • J.D., University of Houston Law Center, Houston Journal of International Law, 2001
  • B.B.A., Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1998

ADR Training & Conferences

  • 40 Hour Mediation Training, Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution, South Texas College of Law, 2024
  • Negotiation and Leadership, The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, 2024
  • Certificate of Training in Mediation, Center for Dispute Resolution, Spring 2024
  • Advanced Arbitration Skills Certificate in Domestic and International Arbitration, University of Houston Law Center, 2022

Honors & Affiliations

  • Trailblazer of the Year, Texas Minority Counsel Program, Office of Minority Affairs, State Bar of Texas, 2021
  • Distinguished Jurist Award, African-American Lawyer’s Section, State Bar of Texas, 2021 
  • Justice David Wellington Chew Award, Asian Pacific Interest Section, State Bar of Texas, 2021
  • Diversity Award, Houston Bar Association, 2021
  • President’s Award, Houston Bar Association, 2021
  • Trial Judge of the Year, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, 2019
  • Trailblazer Award, Indo-American Coalition of Texas, 2019
  • Leadership Award, South Asian Austin Moms Non-Profit, 2018
  • Distinguished Member Award, South Asian Bar Association of Houston, 2016
  • Extraordinary Minority in Texas Law, Texas Lawyer, 2015
  • Achievement in Public Service Award, University of Houston Alumni Association, 2015
  • Public Service Pioneer, Indo-American Greater Houston Chamber of Commerce, 2014
  • President’s Award, Houston Bar Association, 2013
  • Leadership Award, Asia Houston Network, 2012